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Ruth M. Faymoville, age 94 of Forest Lake, Minnesota died, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 following a brief illness.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman; son, Fran (Jean); daughters, Norma Faymoville, Judy Gatzow, Mary Nutter.  She is survived by her devoted family including her children, Duane (Char), Greg (Sue Raymond), Barb (Dave) Pritchard, Mark (Lori), Dean (Dawn), David (Pam Zander); sons-in-law, Neil Gatzow, Todd Nutter; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;...

Rev. David Paul Keippela, age 71, of Wyoming, Minnesota passed away on December 11, 2018.  Dave was born in Hancock, Michigan on October 30, 1947.  He graduated from Doelle High School in Tapiola, Michigan.  He met and fell in love with his wife, Barbara.  To this union they were blessed with two sons, Jason (Joy) and their two children, Noah and Hope; and Jeremy.  Before being called to the ministry in 1985, he was a math and science special education teacher in...

Annika Celeste Doten, beloved two-month-old daughter of Bryan and Elizabeth, peacefully passed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 8, 2018.  Annika was born September 17, 2018 in Wyoming, Minnesota.  From the very beginning Annika was the cherished little sister to her five older siblings, who lovingly looked out for her.  You would rarely catch her without a smile, she was the happiest baby.  She loved classical music and giving kisses.  Annika is preceded in death...

Parker August Graf , at 11 months old, surrounded by love and family, Parker passed away on December 7, 2018.Parker was a fighter throughout his short life and had a heart of a true superhero.He is survived by parents, Anthony and Alissa; sister, Hadley; grandparents, Scott (Renee) Carlson, Joe (Cheri) Graf; great grandparents, Gordy Carlson, Carole Simmons, many aunts, uncles, other family members and friends.  In honor of what a superhero Parker was please wear your favorite superhero...

Noreeta “Rita” Pankonin, age 81, of Hugo, Minnesota, passed away after a long and courageous battle with Kidney Disease on December 6, 2018.  Rita was a faithful and funny woman who loved her trips to the casino, playing games on her Kindle, and taking time to watch the birds.  She was a loving and caring Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend.  She is preceded in death by parents, George and Ione (nee Carpenter) Phelps; sisters, Marion Phelps and Norma Lemon;...

Joshua Bernard Diebel March 15th, 1989 – December 6th, 2018 Joshua (Josh/Joshie/Pooter) Diebel passed away December 6th, 2018 after a very short and aggressive battle with cancer. He was surrounded by many loved ones and his passing was peaceful.  Joshua was born to Kara (Rossini) Jacot and Dennis Diebel at St. Joe’s Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. He moved with his Mom shortly after his birth to Arizona. In 2002, the family returned to Minnesota and relocated to Forest...

Kent E. Wolfe, age 61 of Stacy, Minnesota, died, Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lorraine (Wittmeyer) Wolfe.  He is survived by his children, Natasha Stewart, Elijah Wolfe, Rene’ Brauer, Jacob Wolfe, Lorraine Metz; siblings, Karl Wolfe, Kurt Wolfe, Keith Wolfe, Kris Wolfe, Kara Anderson; other family and friends.  A Memorial Service will held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North...

Donald Raymond LaCasse June 3, 1937 - December 5, 2018 Donald R. LaCasse, age 81 of Wyoming, MN, passed away on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018.  Don was born at Westside General Hospital and raised in St Paul, MN, the eldest of five children.  He had a paper route starting around age 10.  He spent summers with his cousins at his grandparents farm in Centerville, helping with chores like gathering eggs and shoveling out the barn.  Don graduated from Wilson High School in...

Radtke, Joyce, age 87 of Mounds View, MN Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on 11/29/18.  Proud employee of 3M for 37 years.  Preceded in death by son, David in 1975; brother, Bert Evgen.  Survived by loving husband of 67 years, Erwin; their daughter, Linda; grandson, David (Elizabeth); 2 great-grandchildren, Nolan and Norah; brother, Allan “Sonny” Evgen. Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Cross...

Roger “Spike” Smith was born November 1, 1958 to Roger and Gloria (Mealey) Smith in St. Paul, MN.  He was raised in Vadnais Heights and as a family he enjoyed fishing, agate hunting, attending air shows and working on cars with dad. Roger made great memories with his friends growing up.  In winter they snowmobiled or played hockey at the local ice pond.  In summer they would hunt and fish.  His best stories are those in Tommy Corr’s garage working on...